Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogen Online Course

This Web-based, self-directed course uses online modules and interactive activities to teach students the content of the Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course. It is designed for anyone with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with blood or blood containing material. A convenient alternative for traditional classroom training, this online training lets students learn at their own pace and on their own schedule

This course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training.

AHA’s uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act,” to help students learn and easily recall bloodborne pathogens training. Students learn how to:

Protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials

Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace

Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials especially in the workplace

Bloodborne pathogens are most commonly carried in blood, including both the plasma and serum. However, they can also be carried in a variety of body fluids such as:

saliva

vaginal secretions

semen

cerebrospinal fluid

lung secretions

amniotic fluid

joint and body cavity fluid

vomit

tears

urine

feces

sweat

sputum

nasal secretions

A certificate of participation available to print upon successful completion. Course includes access to all information in the online course for 12 months following activation of the course key.